toggle_spot_margin_trade · Bybit MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_spot_margin_trade does on Bybit

AI agents use toggle_spot_margin_trade to create or update resources in Bybit — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Bybit environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why toggle_spot_margin_trade needs a policy

This tool enables or disables spot margin trading on the account. It modifies account settings in a reversible way (it can be toggled back), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. However, the severity is high because enabling margin trading can expose the account to significant financial risk — leveraged positions can lead to liquidation and substantial losses if an AI agent misuses this capability.

From the tool's definition Toggle spot margin trading on or off

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

toggle_spot_margin_trade Rate-limited

toggle_spot_margin_trade stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "toggle_spot_margin_trade": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_spot_margin_trade_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Bybit, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about toggle_spot_margin_trade

What does the toggle_spot_margin_trade tool do? +

Toggle spot margin trading on or off. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Bybit MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on toggle_spot_margin_trade? +

Register the Bybit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for toggle_spot_margin_trade: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Bybit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is toggle_spot_margin_trade? +

toggle_spot_margin_trade is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit toggle_spot_margin_trade? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the toggle_spot_margin_trade rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block toggle_spot_margin_trade completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for toggle_spot_margin_trade. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides toggle_spot_margin_trade? +

toggle_spot_margin_trade is provided by the Bybit MCP server (johnnywic/bybit-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.